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Symphony No. 11 (Glass)

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Symphony No. 11
by Philip Glass
PeriodContemporary
StylePostmodern, minimalist
FormSymphony
Composed2016
Duration40 minutes[1]
Premiere
DateJanuary 31, 2017 (2017-01-31)
LocationCarnegie Hall, Manhattan, New York City
ConductorDennis Russell Davies
PerformersBruckner Orchestra Linz

Symphony No. 11 is the eleventh symphony by the American composer Philip Glass. The work was commissioned by the Bruckner Orchestra Linz, Istanbul International Music Festival, and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and premiered January 31, 2017, Glass's 80th birthday, with Dennis Russell Davies conducting the Bruckner Orchestra Linz at Carnegie Hall in New York City.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Symphony No. 11, philipglass.com
  2. ^ Robin, William (27 January 2017). "Philip Glass Celebrates His 80th Birthday With an 11th Symphony". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  3. ^ Bruckner Orchestra Linz – Celebrating Philip Glass's 80th Birthday, Carnegie Hall, January 31, 2017